The Wiesler Family Foundation
The Wiesler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2015. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions primarily as a grantmaking entity, distributing unrestricted grants to various charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$357K
+15.8% YoY
Grant Count
37
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-3.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant grant portfolio. In 2023, it made 37 grants with a total distribution of approximately $309,000. Grant sizes typically range from $500 to $42,000, with a median grant size of approximately $7,200 and an average grant size of around $9,600.
Grant Range
s typically range from $500 to $42,000, with a median grant size of approximately $7,200 and an average grant size of around $9,600.
Average Grant
of around $9,600.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Massachusetts, North Carolina, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $6.8 million to $7.86 million (as of 2023)
Annual Activity (2023):
- Total revenues: $268,245
- Total expenses: $353,567
- Total distributions: Approximately $309,000
Financial Trends: Investment income and dividends comprised the majority of 2023 revenue at $212,851, while grants and contributions totaled $8,526. The foundation carries no liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,860,595 | $6,796,952 | $6,888,471 |
| Revenue | $1,484,223 | $268,245 | $1,162,079 |
| Expenses | $420,580 | $353,567 | $404,956 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $357,220 | $308,600 | $375,380 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,526,718 | $227,539 | $345,491 |
| Distributable Amount | $377,861 | $356,851 | $316,505 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees:
- Michal Wiesler
- Jonathan Wiesler
- Robert Vigoda
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAL WIESLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT VIGODA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN WIESLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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